North Topsail Alderman Explains Sudden Departure.

In an email, obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, North Topsail Beach Alderman Jerry Heid outlined many reasons for resigning the seat he was elected to last November. The letter stands on its own and can be see in it’s entirety below, with a few lines redacted. Usually redactions stem from discussion about items in closed session. Most often the reasoning given for closed sessions is “”to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee, or to hear or … Continue reading North Topsail Alderman Explains Sudden Departure.

North Topsail Beach Alderman Resigns

In a facebook post on Saturday, recently elected Alderman Jerry Heid resigned his seat on the Board. Citing the “process, in my opinion, appeared to be orchestrated is the area of concern” on recent issues before the board, Alderman did confirm that he did indeed intend to resign when contacted by the Channel Marker. Alderman Heid expressed frustration and embarrassment at the end of the recent meeting of the Board that was just held Thursday. Heid added at the meeting that he also had “Concerns that I would enunciate at a later date” North Topsail Beach has seen heavy debates … Continue reading North Topsail Beach Alderman Resigns

North Topsail set to Reopen Parking and Rentals

During an emergency meeting on Wednesday, the North Topsail Beach Board of Alderman debated reopening their town to visitors. In open discussion where the Mayor stated she had “already made up her mind” and “the right thing to do”, Mayor Mcdermon recommended re-opening both the short term rentals and the public parking lots. A stated check in of Saturday morning for the rentals was given by the Mayor, by letting the Rental ban expire when it is currently scheduled to end on the 8th. The meeting ended with a public declaration made by the Mayor to open the rentals on … Continue reading North Topsail set to Reopen Parking and Rentals

North Topsail Beach Schedules Meeting.

The North Topsail Beach Board of Alderman has scheduled a special meeting for Thursday May 7, at 630 pm. As we went to Press the Town also called for an emergency meeting for May 6th. We will cover the outcome of it when it is known. Discussion of the ban on Weekly Rentals due to Covid-19 will occur. A decision likely will be made as to extending or removing the ban that is scheduled to expire May 8. Also on the agenda is a review of candidates to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Alderman. The vacancy was … Continue reading North Topsail Beach Schedules Meeting.